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Bruce Young, Travel Agent in Plainfield, IL

Bruce Young

Plainfield, IL Travel Agent
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Bruce Young

Plainfield, IL · 5 Years of Experience

An independent agent with Avoya Travel, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
4.7
(18)
100% Recommended
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Caribbean, Mediterranean, Alaska, Antarctica, Europe

Interests:

Luxury Cruises, River Cruises, Escorted Tours, World Cruises, Luxury

Suppliers:

Atlas Ocean Voyages, Princess Cruises®, Oceania Cruises, AmaWaterways, Viking

About Me

Experiencing the World Firsthand
Experiencing the World Firsthand

Welcome, and thank you for visiting!

My name is Bruce Young, and I am the founder of 4Ever Young Travel and a Personal Vacation Planner with Avoya Travel. I specialize in premium cruises, escorted tours, river cruises, and custom vacation experiences around the world.

After a successful corporate career, I turned my lifelong passion for travel into a business dedicated to helping others create unforgettable experiences. I believe travel should be exciting, stress-free, and tailored to your personal style. Whether you're planning your first cruise or your tenth, my goal is to make the process simple, enjoyable, and memorable.

I specialize in luxury and premium travel experiences, including small-ship cruises, expedition voyages, river cruises, and custom land vacations. I enjoy helping travelers discover destinations such as Alaska, Europe, Japan, the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Antarctica, and the Arctic, as well as once-in-a-lifetime world cruises and other bucket-list adventures.

What sets me apart is the personal attention I provide every client. I take the time to understand your travel style, answer questions, compare options, and guide you through every step of the journey. From selecting the right itinerary and stateroom to arranging hotels, flights, excursions, and travel protection, I strive to ensure every detail is taken care of.

My wife, Kristin, and I are passionate travelers ourselves and enjoy experiencing the world firsthand. I believe there is no substitute for personal experience, and I continually invest in training, conferences, and travel so I can provide my clients with trusted recommendations and insider knowledge.

Many of my clients become lifelong friends, and I consider that one of the greatest rewards of this business. Repeat clients and referrals have become the foundation of my business, and I consider that the greatest compliment I can receive.

Whether you are celebrating a special occasion, checking off a bucket-list destination, or simply looking to relax and reconnect, I would be honored to help you plan a journey you'll remember for years to come.

I look forward to helping you discover the world—one unforgettable vacation at a time.

Bruce Young

Founder, 4Ever Young Travel

Personal Vacation Planner – Avoya Travel

Why Clients Travel With Me

I believe exceptional travel begins with exceptional service. My clients appreciate having a trusted advisor who listens, responds promptly, and handles the details from start to finish.

Whether planning a luxury cruise, river voyage, escorted tour, or custom vacation, I strive to make every journey seamless, enjoyable, and stress-free.

Many of my clients return year after year and refer family and friends, which I consider the greatest compliment I can receive.

My goal is simple: to provide honest advice, personalized service, and unforgettable experiences that create memories to last a lifetime.

I would be honored to help you discover the world—one unforgettable journey at a time.

REVIEWS

Rating: 4.7
18 reviews
100% Recommended
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7 Night Alaska Cruise on Celebrity Cruises
Reviewed By Sandra Janofsky - St. Petersburg, FL | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
It was great dealing Bruce.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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12 Night Mediterranean Cruise on Princess Cruises
Reviewed By Carolyn Posey - Orlando, FL | Traveled to Mediterranean ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
Bruce was very helpful and informative. If he did not know the information he was willing to find out what was the correct information. He provided the options that we needed to make decisions about what we wanted to do.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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7 Night Bermuda Cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line
Reviewed By Becky Lin - Queens, NY | Traveled to Bermuda ~ Caribbean
they are VERY accommodating! the agent that was assigned to me, Bruce Young, he's such an amazing agent!! he was helping us find cruises and deals in the perspective we had, and was able to find two cabins right by each other. i can't believe how kind he was, he really acted like a friend. he even held onto the two cabins for a day because we hadn't figured out the payment information yet and that was so kind of him. he didn't have to do that, he could've just given them to other buyers, but he was amazing and thoughtful.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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10 Night Europe-Western Cruise on AmaWaterways
Reviewed By Alison ten Cate - Belmont, CA | Traveled to Europe
Bruce Young, our agent, was very timely and helpful throughout the planning process
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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12 Night Mediterranean Cruise on Princess Cruises
Reviewed By Paul Stainton - MARKHAM, ON | Traveled to Mediterranean ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
Service from the travel professional ( Bruce Young) was timely and responsive, even while we were on the cruise and had a Q. Secondly, Avoya is linked with American Express our main card used.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

Avoya Best of the Best Member
Over $3 Million in Annual Sales
Atlas Ocean Voyages Top Producer
Founder, 4Ever Young Travel
100% Client Recommendation Rating

My Places

When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.

My Travel Stories

Sandals Turks and Caicos Vacation

One of my favorite vacations since becoming a travel advisor was to Sandals Turks and Caicos. I had the pleasure of traveling with my wife, who is also a partner agent. The highlights of this trip were getting to experience the resort firsthand and enjoying the beautiful surroundings. This particular vacation held special significance as it was ...
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